For many people up and down the country, home isn't always the safest place to be when they're in a relationship with a domestic abuser. And these men have made life hell for the people they were meant to care about and love.
These criminals were all jailed at North East courts in recent months over attacks on or the harassment of current or former partners. Many of their victims were left with permanent physical issues as well as emotional scars from their traumatic experiences.
From thugs who turn up at their ex's workplace and threaten them, to those who lead campaigns of abuse against their partners, we've compiled a list of some of those who have been in court recently to face up to their crimes.
